Correct Answer - Option 1 : 700
Given:
2 candidates in the election
A candidate who got 25% of total votes polled was defeated by 350 votes
Calculation:
Let the total number of votes polled = X
according to question,
75% of X - 25% of X = 350
⇒ 50% of X = 350
⇒ (50/100) × X = 350
⇒ X = 700
∴ Total number of votes polled 700.